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Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware Craft Workshop in Varanasi

Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware Craft WorkshopVaranasi Wooden Lacquerware Craft WorkshopVaranasi Wooden Lacquerware Craft WorkshopVaranasi Wooden Lacquerware Craft Workshop

Mar

27

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5:30 am

@Ajit Singh

in Varanasi

Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware Craft Workshop

Step into the world of traditional Banarasi craftsmanship with this hands-on Wooden Lacquerware Workshop. Visit a local artisan’s workspace and witness how simple wood is transformed into vibrant toys and decorative pieces using hand-lathe techniques and natural lacquer colors. You’ll see the full process, interact with the craftsman, learn about this heritage art, and even try it yourself. A rare glimpse into Varanasi’s living craft traditions perfect for curious travelers and culture lovers.

Itinerary

Meet & Introduction

Meet & Introduction

AM

8

Meet at the starting point & learn about Banaras' wooden lacquerware toy tradition & the workshop visit ahead.

Traditional Wooden Lacquerware Artisan Workshop

Chai and Water

Wood Preparation

Wood Preparation

AM

8

Watch raw wood being cleaned, shaped, and prepared before toy-making begins.

Traditional Wooden Lacquerware Artisan Workshop

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Drying & Setting Stage

Drying & Setting Stage

AM

8

Learn why proper drying and sanding are essential before colour application.

Traditional Wooden Lacquerware Artisan Workshop

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Lacquer Colouring

Lacquer Colouring

AM

8

Watch artisans apply oil-based lacquer colours using friction and heat.

Traditional Wooden Lacquerware Artisan Workshop

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Make Your Own Wooden Toy

Make Your Own Wooden Toy

AM

8

With the artisan guiding you, try the traditional techniques yourself and craft a small lacquered wooden toy. Add colors, watch it take shape, and take your creation home as a handmade memory of the experience.

Traditional Wooden Lacquerware Artisan Workshop

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Activities

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Craft Your Own Toy

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Lacquer Coloring Demonstration

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Meet the artisans

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Take Home Your Creation

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Wood Preparation

Venue

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Traditional Wooden Lacquerware Artisan Workshop

Mar

27

Friday, Mar 27

Exact location shared after booking.

Varanasi

Meet the Creator

Ajit Singh

CREATOR

Ajit Singh

Founder of Wisdom Yatra, offering immersive cultural experiences in Varanasi. Passionate about sharing the city’s living traditions, rituals, philosophy, and artisan culture through meaningful journeys beyond typical sightseeing.

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